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Selecting A Floral Designer |
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Floral colours that complement the
table linen
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You Like It |
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chosen carefully, flowers can create a mood and
reflect the colour theme of your wedding. To pull
this off, it is essential that you enlist the
services of a creative and reputable floral designer.
There are many in the market, each with their
own unique flair. The more creative ones will
often have a signature style, with a penchant
for certain types of floral combinations. Some
lean towards classicism while others offer a more
contemporary and even avant-garde styles. The
designer whom you ultimately choose will be one
whose creations and previous track record catch
your eye. |
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A striking contrast against a dark
suit
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Do Weddings |
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the first step towards putting together a shortlist
of potential florists would be to seek the recommendation
of friends. There is no better means of advertising
than word-of-mouth recommendations of satisfied
clients. One can also visit the numerous wedding
fairs held in hotels and at shopping malls. With
a shortlist in hand, it is then necessary to call
on each of the floral designers at their showrooms,
for a more personalised and in-depth discussion.
This is the opportunity to view some of their
work up close, get a feel of their personalities
and work ethic as well as broach the subject of
budgets. It is good to be upfront about budgets
as the florist would then be able to provide you
with a rough idea of the types of flowers and
arrangements they can supply. |
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A colourful and exotic centrepiece
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Wizard |
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the creative front, you should bring along sheets
torn from magazines, fabric swatches from your
wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses, photos of
the wedding venue and banquet hall, basically,
ideas which you have taken a liking to and which
can be inspiration for the floral designer. Listen
to their suggestions and give them as much scope
as possible. It will also be an appropriate time
to ask to see pictures of their work for other
clients. Better still, why not make it a point
to see them at work decorating a church or hotel
ballroom perhaps. |
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Colourful blooms adorn the bridal car
Photo courtesy of Wishing
Tree
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you have had a chance to make comparisons between
those shortlisted, make a quick decision and stick
to it. Be sure to confirm terms and conditions
of the appointment, in particular payment details.
And then leave the rest to and place your trust
in the florist whom you have chosen. |
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Complementary colours of a theme
Photo courtesy of Wishing
Tree |
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: Continually share your ideas, preferences, likes
and dislikes with your florist in the months leading
up to the big day. The more information he or
she has, the better equipped he or she will be
in designing your desired floral creations. |
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